Blackstone, Hamilton Haynes, Jr.

He was a member of City Church and a member of Hill City Lodge # 199 F&AM. He earned his associates degree in law enforcement, worked for various agencies over a lengthy career in law enforcement and owned New Hope Deli.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hamilton Haynes Blackstone, Sr. and Mary Frances Ervin Blackstone and a sister, Kathy Dodd.

Survivors include his children, Troy (Laura) Blackstone, Kristie Blackstone and Brandon (Katie) Blackstone; six grandchildren, John, Blakely, McKayla, McKenzie, Braxton Blackstone, and Brooklyn Jones; two sisters, Carolyn Hennessee and Norma Toombs; ex-wife, Deborah Blackstone who was a big part of his life and whom he loved dearly.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, April 30, at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road, East Ridge, Tn.

Burial will be in Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. onSunday at the funeral home.

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